pictures of my cinder block SFG

Ellie0505 Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:22 pm

This is what my SFG garden looks like today:

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My tiny little tomatoes that looked like this on June 10th:

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Look like this today:

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(See all the little black arrows? Those are all golf-ball sized 'maters)

My green bell pepper plant that looked like this on June 10th:

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Looks like this today:

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Here's a few of pictures of the marigolds that I planted in the holes of the cinder blocks:

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SFG'ing!

kimbertangleknot Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:41 pm

Very nice. After seeing this, I've started a cost comparison between wood and cement blocks. As of right now, the cement blocks are winning with the cost comparison, because of having to use pressure treated wood. Which means, plastic would have to be used as a barrier between the wood and soil (in the container on the sides).

To build a two level garden as you did is what I would do, I think it looks awesome. I like the triangle planter as well, very very nice Smile

Ellie0505 Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:45 pm

kimbertangleknot wrote:Very nice. After seeing this, I've started a cost comparison between wood and cement blocks. As of right now, the cement blocks are winning with the cost comparison, because of having to use pressure treated wood. Which means, plastic would have to be used as a barrier between the wood and soil (in the container on the sides).

To build a two level garden as you did is what I would do, I think it looks awesome. I like the triangle planter as well, very very nice

Thanks. The triangle planter is for my strawberries. It's made out of cedar fence boards that were $1.59/each at Home Depot. Pretty cheap.

Aussie Girl Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:47 pm

Wow Ellie, your garden is looking great.

I love Marigolds, they are a very under-rated flower.

Congrats on your tomato's & peppers!

Chopper Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:30 pm

Love it!

spinnb8 Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:15 pm

are there any issues of soil pH with the alkaline concrete blocks? I was thinking of rebuilding my beds this way and was not sure. looks great!
jonathan

1chichi Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:28 am

Very creative use of materials. pictures of my cinder block SFG Herz

I would love to make one like this.
I searched for the cost of cedar boards, and here they are $3.00 eachat Lowe's. This area doesn't have much freecycle or recycle either. I can get end cuts of pine pretty cheap, but it's not as attractive as the cedar.

trustinhart Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:36 pm

How lovely and imaginative, keep the pics coming

sceleste54 Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:46 pm

Lovely garden and Lovely photography too !!

new2this Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:05 am

Very nice garden, Ellie - thanks for posting!

boffer Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:21 am

spinnb8 wrote:are there any issues of soil pH with the alkaline concrete blocks? I was thinking of rebuilding my beds this way and was not sure. looks great!
jonathan

I don't know the scientific answer. But, I've been growing veggies in a raised bed contained with blocks, for six years. I have grown lettuce, rads, beets, and onions in the holes of the blocks. So far, so good :!:

jwbryson Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:53 am

I'm jealous. Those are the healthiest looking tomato plants I've seen in awhile. I've got 4 tomato plants, and I've gotten a few tomatoes, but not much. Maybe it's the heat this year.

moosedroppings Sun Aug 01, 2010 11:07 am

I am really thinking about going with the concrete blocks for my garden. I just hope mine look as good as yours do.

Icemaiden Sun Aug 01, 2010 11:35 am

That looks fantastic! Great use of the space too.

BackyardBirdGardner Sat Dec 25, 2010 11:32 pm

Great design!! That centerpiece really wraps the whole thing together.

The marigolds are a great idea. I have actually read somewhere that marigolds ward off mosquitos, but attract other beneficial insects. Kind of a win/win. However, I have never realized the effects of mosquito repellant personally.

I know I'm late to the party, but is there anything holding the blocks together or are they just stacked and supporting the pressure of all that soil?

Ceashels Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:07 am

Gorgeous! I hadn't thought of using cinder blocks. I'll be pricing out the footage that I need Smile

though I'm not certain my DH will be thrilled with the idea.... but that is what paint is for! Wink

**walshevak** Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:56 am

I think this is awesome. If HOA police are an issue, how easy is it to porrage (stucco) and paint?

Kay

quiltbea Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:41 am

That's a lovely SFG. I like the idea especially as I grow older. A nice, deep garden where I don't have to bend over too far.

Price is a big consideration, but I thought I might try buying a few blocks at a time when I have extra money and saving them for another year down the road.

I know that the cinder block traps the heat so that must be great for heat-loving plants like pepper and tomaotes. Yours are scrumptious.

SQFTBIX Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:59 am

I have had a cinder block garden for almost two years. My elderly neighbor was gettting ready to get rid of about 80 or so of them and he asked me if I had any use for them. You bet I took them all afterall, I am frugal. I have 4 4X4 blocked garden plots plus I used a bunch to set up my 4 rain barrels so the water would flow from my gutter into each barrel. Best stuff I ever got for just an hour of sweat equity. I am always looking for stuff I can use in the garden. One of my new finds is the restore warehouse in Baltimore City. Great place to find things cheap. Cool

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